Meta-Aramid Firefighter Fiber from Mexico
Meta-aramid staple fibers for turnout gear fabrics, raw unprocessed state. Classified HTS 5503.11.00.00 as aramid synthetics. Meets NFPA 1971 standards inherently.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide NFPA certification path docs; thermal stability tests required; bulk pack for efficiency